I really just want to be a role player

Chapter 447 The opening game of the 11-12 season regular season begins!
Billups seems to have a lot of options, but in fact, unless he wants to lie flat, there are really not many teams suitable for him.

The Thunder team, which mainly plays youth storms and is overflowing with talent, is his top choice.

After all, the Thunder touched the floor of the Western Conference finals last season. The only difference is that they didn't know how to make money, and they were properly arranged by the old boys of the Mavericks.

In the end, the Thunder successfully signed Billups with a two-year contract of 800 million through bidding and their own advantages.

In Subei's previous life, the Clippers signed Billups in a flash, and only offered a short-term contract of 430 million US dollars. In fact, there were some bonus clauses.

In other words, Billups may not yet get all the money.

In fact, because of the break with Jian that year, he only got 200 million annual salary from the Clippers.

Adding the Knicks' 1220 million is also top-notch.

All he needs is a chance, not to prove how strong he is, but to get back what he lost.

10/11赛季，比卢普斯场均能轰下17分5.4助攻2.6篮板。

For the Knicks, 40 percent of their two-pointers and 32.8 percent of their [-]-pointers looked unremarkable.

However, that's because he was traded to the Knicks after most of the season and needed to re-adapt.

When he was in the Nuggets, his two-point shooting percentage was 43%, and his three-point shooting percentage reached a peak of 44%.

With the joining of Subei and Billups one after another, the Thunder team became the most beautiful boy in the championship competition, surpassing the Big Three of the Heat team and becoming the biggest favorite of the championship.

February 12, Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Night falls.

It is the Christmas game and the opening game of the 11/12 season.

The Thunder VS Magic attracted the attention of the entire North America and the whole world.

As the strongest contender for the championship candidate in the 11/12 season, all the media's attention has fallen on this small city team with a ceiling-level draft vision.

What kind of game can they play tonight?

Does the Youth Army Thunder have the appearance of a championship?
What will happen to the chemistry between the new players and the old players?
Whether the Thunder continue to rush up to play, or come down to play, the sense of anticipation and focus is full.

Home team locker room.

Durant and Westbrook went inside together.

He and his teammates clapped and hugged one by one.

The communication ceremony is very simple and easy.

This team with an average age of only 23 years old is not like a professional team, but like a college team.

Scott Brooks pushed the door in and immediately played tactics with intensity.

"The tactics remain the same, the original style of play remains the same.

Rush up, use your physical talent, and hit the basket.

We only need to knock Howard down, and we have already won half the battle.

The remaining half is to make the shot. "

Simple and direct! !
This is Scott Brooks' coaching style.

Visiting team locker room.

The atmosphere looks very happy!
With the emergence of the Heat's Big Three, they can only compete for the playoffs, and their mentality is very peaceful.

Howard grinned widely, wriggling and dancing with a smile.

It's like being in an All-Star game.

Hearing the roar of Stan Van Gundy, this is the correct form.

There is nothing to talk about tactics!

Asking is a star.

……

In the cheers and applause like a landslide and tsunami.

Thunder players came out one after another.

Su Bei saw the blue ocean once, without any fluctuations on his face.

In any case, he is also an old bird, with a lot of experience, that's all.

During the warm-up, Durant and Howard chatted for a few cents.

Westbrook and Ryan Anderson clapped their hands and hugged each other. They both debuted in 08, so they said hello.

The others have nothing to talk about.

The Thunder's core players are too young to be friendly.

Su Bei quietly warmed up and shot, received Harden's pass, and found the feeling of three-point shooting.

At this time, on the big screen in the arena, the starting lineups of the two sides for tonight's match were also displayed.

The Magic's starting five are Howard, Ryan Anderson, Turkoglu, Jason Richardson, and Nelson Jr.

The Thunder started with 5 players, Perkins, Ibaka, Durant, Subei, and Westbrook.

The game was broadcast live by TNT radio station. In addition to Barkley's partner Kenny Smith, Jeff Van Gundy was also invited as a guest.

"The most talked about Billups didn't play tonight, which makes sense!
He signed with the Thunder relatively too late, and there was almost no time to run in.

Moreover, Westbrook's starting position does his part, and it's really not easy to force it in.

This has to be done slowly.

In the Thunder's starting lineup, only Subei replaced Sefolosha.

Su Bei's three-pointer is better, it can be regarded as an enhanced version of the adjustment of the matchup, and the tactical play is very likely, so the original one. "Kenny Smith analyzed.

"Jeff, you and Stan are brothers, what do you think of the way the Magic went in 09?"

"That year in 09, the Magic reached the Finals, which proved that the tactics with Howard as the core and playing one star and four shots were the most suitable for them.

At the same time, Howard does not have the ball-dribbling ability and breakthrough shooting ability of James, so re-trading Kottegrew who was sent away two years ago can be regarded as setting things right!
Kottgrew can bring what Howard doesn't have, and Carter is naturally strong, but he can't replace Kottgrew's role, it's that simple. "

"That is to say, Stan Van Gundy has no other tactical homework and can only alter the original homework.

Ryan Anderson is equivalent to Lewis, and Richardson is better as a 3D player.

I don’t know the running-in situation, but just look at the lineup card, the 12 Magic team is now the enhanced version of the Magic team in 09..."

beep-!
The whistle sounded, and the referee threw the basketball high in his hand. Howard defeated Ibaka and won the first offense for the Magic.

Nelson Jr. dribbled the ball forward, and Westbrook watched the defense.

Su Bei followed Jason Richardson.

This person, in Subei's previous life, was signed by Bobcats owner Jordan as an All-Star.

It's just that the strength is limited and it can't be played.

Can only be a role player now.

The Thunder defended man-to-man tactics, and Richardson ran directly to the right corner.

Su Bei was also happy and relaxed, and followed.

"Nelson Jr. dribbles the ball into the top arc, Howard traps Perkins in the low post on the left, and then, reaches for the ball.

Durant shrinks in, trying to stop Howard from getting the ball..."

With Howard's monster-like physical talent, holding the ball is a threat.

In addition to the Thunder's inside line, the height of the basket protection is not enough. Getting the ball for Howard is likely to be a problem of scoring points.

At this time, Ryan Anderson, as a power forward, has the ability to pull the three-pointer in the left corner, which makes the Thunder's defense very uncomfortable.

Ibaka defends, and Perkins alone can't stop Warcraft. If he doesn't defend, Ryan Anderson's three-point shooting ability is likely to teach the Thunder's defense to be a man.

"This is the power of a single star.

In the bottom corners on both sides, there are shooters who can shoot three-pointers, on the wings and the top arc, there are main attackers who can shoot suddenly.

The Thunder's defensive hands and legs were instantly tied up..."

Pulling like a five-horse body, such a pulling ability is really not good.

There are two bottles of poison in front of the Thunder team. Are they for insiders?Still want an outside line?
The Thunder are very ambitious, choosing to have both.

"While restricting Howard from receiving the ball, using mobility and taking care of the outside defense, the Thunder's idea is good.

But Nelson hoisted the basketball into the basket, Howard got the basketball, and then became reckless against Perkins.

Bang-!
Perkins took half a step back.

Seeing that Howard continued to be reckless, Perkins couldn't compare. Letting that monster go to the basket was a point.

Ibaka can only shrink back and flank Howard..."

At this time, Ibaka just moved, and Ryan Anderson in the left corner also moved and pulled to a high position.

Howard passed the ball to Nelson Jr., took the ball and continued to break through two steps, and then passed the ball to Ryan Anderson, who was completely empty.

At the 75-degree two-point line on the left, Ryan Anderson caught the ball, jumped up, and faced the block from Durant's help defense, he raised his hand and shot a two-point jumper...

"Durant was quick, defensive, got his hand on Anderson's and it went in.

It's a beautiful 2+1..."

Swish-!
beep-!
At the same time as the basketball went into the net, the referee's whistle sounded, and Anderson's two-point goal was valid, and he also got a chance to score an extra penalty for 3 points.

Durant worked hard to defend, but only prevented a loneliness.

That's why the Magic are so obsessed with one star.

James has his own system.

Howard can change James alone, and naturally he has a system, which is really great.

Swish-!
At the free throw line, Anderson made free throws steadily and scored the first three points for the Magic.

3 to 0! !
Ryan Anderson is an empty striker. He was a first-round rookie in 08. In the 10/11 season, he averaged 11 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, shooting 43% from two-pointers and 39.3% from three-pointers. It is not without reason that the team sent Lewis away with peace of mind and focused on training him.

The question is that there is a basket, and it is cheap!

It matches Howard's style very well.

Off the court, Stan Van Gundy applauded towards the court.

Not only praise Ryan Anderson, but also very satisfied with Turkoglu's return.

He only needs to stand on the court to increase the offensive space of the Magic.

Off the court, Scott Brooks was calm.

The question is that the Magic can score, but they are not as good as the Thunder. There is still some confidence in this.

"Westbrook rushed up and quickly rushed to the frontcourt, watching Neil Jr. on the defense.

After a pause, he continued to dribble the ball in.

Little Nelson could only fight and retreat, and the Magic's defense shrank.

Without waves, Westbrook assigned the basketball to Durant on the outside.

Outside the three-point line on the left wing, he caught the ball and lifted it up. Seeing Kottgrew coming close to him, he immediately patted his left hand on his right hand, moved to the center, brought it to the free throw line, and immediately pulled the ball up. Odd's two-point jump shot..."

Kottgrew was shaken for a while, and he had already lost half a step. He rushed over to block the shot. Even if he didn't lose half a step, it was useless.

At 2 meters, with his wingspan, he can't reach the block at all, and can only hear the gunshot.

Swish-!
With a knife in hand, Durant easily hit two points.

3 to 2! !
"This is Wang Zha, if you encounter them, you can only bet that their pistols have no bullets.

It's not that our side is too weak, but that the opponent is too strong..."

Subei started with soy sauce and didn't care.

The Thunder team with the combination of Wang Bo is so strong.

Don't you see that Tanhua Lang in 09 would stay on the bench and eat ashes for four years.

No matter how strong Durant can score, is his salary as high as him?
Does he have as many championship rings as him?Without any hair, Su Bei could stand tall and look at him, and make money while lying down.

"It's Durant's personal ability.

In the Magic team, no one can stand up to it, and Westbrook's reckless style of play makes it impossible to defend. The Magic team can only do their best now, let the bullets fly for a while, and come back on offense is the last word ..."

Magic offensive round.

Continue to open the formation, Nelson Jr. took the ball to the frontcourt, and immediately distributed the ball to Turkoglu on the left, Ryan Anderson ran over to cover, Ibaka couldn't ignore it, let Anderson and Turkoglu play against Durant Mixed doubles.

However, as soon as he threw it out, Turkoglu divided the basketball to the top arc, and Nelson Jr. took the ball and immediately broke through to the inside.

"Howard pulls out, sets a screen for Nelson Jr., and immediately cuts to the rim.

Little Nelson sent the basketball into the sky, and Huo Huade, the monster, flew up, caught the ball in the air, beat the 2-meter-08 Perkins, and it was a two-handed slam dunk..."

Bang-dang-!
Howard made an alley-oop, with his whole body hanging on the basket.

5 to 2! !
"Consecutive pick-and-rolls allowed Howard to have the offensive space and get the basketball, which was also unstoppable.

The superstar basketball played by both sides can't stand it.

Next, let's see how the Thunder returned?
Or a quick push attack.

Westbrook took the ball to the front court, and after being pressed, he didn't hit blindly. He distributed the ball to Durant, lifted the ball a little, received the ball, and changed his direction to break through to the right.

Kottgrew was passed easily, his reaction was too late.

Durant broke through the penalty area, and Richardson shrank back.

Pulling the ball up, Durant's paint area, raising his hand is a two-point emergency stop jump shot... No, Howard flew over, covered the basketball, the sweeping speed was too fast, and he also engaged in physical confrontation. After hesitating, he finally dumped the basketball.

Outside the 45-degree three-point line on the right, Su Bei received the basketball, he was empty, pulled the ball up, and raised his hand to shoot a three-point jumper..."

When Richardson pounced back, it was already too late, and he could only bet that there was no bullet in Su Bei's three-point pistol.

Swish-!
I guessed wrong, Su Bei's pistol had bullets.

The three-point jump shot was shot and hit steadily.

5 to 5! !
“Very nice!!
Su Bei, a high-level role player, is plug-and-play.

Three-point shooting is too solid! !
It was still in stealth just now, showing nothing.

But you can't ignore his offense. He kills every chance he has, so that he can teach the Magic to know that the Thunder can kill the game, not just the King Bomb combination. "

"Snapped--!"

"Su, beautiful shot!"

"It was you who passed the ball so well!!"

When returning to defense, Durant gave Su Bei a high-five to celebrate the connection just now. Of course, business bragging is also indispensable.

Su Bei scored this goal, the first blood to join the Thunder, got it from Durant, and opened his personal scoring account.

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(End of this chapter)